Crowds flock to Port Aransas for the final day of the Texas SandFest
The community is flocking to Port Aransas for the final day of Texas SandFest. The premier sand sculpting festival concludes with a live concert.
Graduate shares her experience in Tuloso-Midway Virtual Academy
The first graduates of the Tuloso-Midway Independent School District’s new virtual school program are completing their studies this month. Sophie Salazar is already finished. She switched to the Tuloso-Midway Virtual Academy this spring to finish out her senior year of high school. Previously, she attended Calallen High School. “I don’t feel the same stressors that I did at public school,” Sophie said...
Crash involving 18-wheeler shuts down I-37 northbound near Highway 358
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A crash involving an 18-wheeler and a car has shut down northbound traffic on Highway 358 and Interstate 37 in Corpus Christi on Monday, according to police. The Corpus Christi Police Department says the northbound lanes are expected to remain closed for at least two...
Corpus Christi Drug Runner’s Getaway Ends In Federal Prison
A man who fled law enforcement during a drug smuggling investigation has been ordered to serve time in federal prison in Corpus Christi, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Officials announced the outcome on X and pointed followers to a full press release with more detail on the federal case.
Free pet food distribution at Coastal Bend Food Bank
A free pet food distribution is scheduled for April 20 as the Coastal Bend Food Bank partners with the Gulf Coast Humane Society to help local families care for their pets. Mobile distribution will take place from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., or until supplies run out, at 5442 Bear Lane. Organizers say the event is limited to the first 250 vehicles.
Vigil and food event held today after teen killed in Weber Rd shooting
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A community gathering and candlelight vigil are being held today on Weber Road following a Wednesday night shooting outside Get Faded Barbershop that killed teenager Jacob “JJ” Serna. Family members say the event is meant to honor his life and help the community...
See Coastal Bend students in Buc Days children’s parade in Portland
PORTLAND — Hundreds of people were in attendance for the Buc Days Driscoll Children's Parade on April 18, which was held in Portland for the first time. Carnival, rodeo and parades: Here's your guide to Buc Days 2026 in the Coastal Bend Attendees cheered on school groups, local organizations and other floats at the event. Before the parade started, people were able to enjoy free...
Former Buc Days scholarship recipient returns to nonprofit as an intern
Former Buc Days scholarship recipient Bella Rizo is giving back to the Corpus Christi community by working as an events intern for the nonprofit.
Water heating up, and so is fishing!
As spring settles in and temperatures rise, Rockport becomes a prime destination for fishing enthusiasts. By May, warmer waters bring an abundance of bait into the bay, which in turn draws a wide variety of fish that are actively feeding. Whether you are an experienced angler or new to the...
A historic first: Breckenridge welders secure medals at SkillsUSA
For six Texas State Technical College students, a recent trip to Corpus Christi proved to be a historic milestone for their program. For the first time, students in the Welding program at the TSTC Breckenridge campus earned medals during the SkillsUSA Texas Postsecondary Leadership and Skills Conference held earlier this month.
